The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) has described the resignation of National Chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as being in tandem with the party’s continued evolution.

This was contained in a communique at the close of its regional meeting in Benin City, the Edo State.

In the communique read by Governor Hope Uzodimma, the PGF reaffirmed its commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The communique said the Governors expressed satisfaction with the renewed coordination between federal and state institutions.

 It acknowledged the effectiveness of macroeconomic stabilization policies such as fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification, and debt rationalization.

 The PGF expressed support for a strategic pivot towards social equity and inclusive prosperity, saying economic indicators showed signs of recovery.

It insisted that growth must be further democratized through expanded investments in food security, job creation, poverty eradication, MSMEs, and social safety nets.

According to the communique: “The Forum reaffirmed the critical role of sub-national governments as engines for economic renewal, committing to deepen economic decentralization in line with Section 13 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which mandates all levels of government to promote the welfare of the people. 

“The PGF welcomed the increase in fiscal transfers to states and the growing investor confidence in Nigeria’s economic outlook, noting that multiple APC-led states are now attracting significant domestic and foreign direct investments.

“Efforts to professionalize procurement processes, digital governance systems, and enhance regulatory frameworks were also acknowledged, with Governors pledging to build on this momentum to deliver infrastructure that unlocks productivity and drives inter-state competitiveness.

“On security and national stability, the Forum commended security agencies and ongoing efforts to counter criminality and safeguard national sovereignty. 

“Governors reaffirmed their support for inter-agency coordination, community policing, and grassroots intelligence systems, calling for greater investment in surveillance infrastructure and the welfare of frontline personnel. 

“The Forum reaffirmed that the APC remains the most institutionally-coherent political platform in Nigeria, with unmatched records of reforms, electoral success, and national unity. 

“The PGF Governors resolved to remain faithful to APC values, leveraging technology, innovation, and inter-governmental collaboration to drive Nigeria’s transformation from the bottom up.

“It encouraged all Nigerians, both home and abroad, to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC as the nation moves towards a more secured, inclusive, and forward-looking future.

“The meeting formally welcome His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State into its fold and noted that Governor Eno’s decision, along with his supporters, reflected a growing national consensus on the transformative policies being executed by President Tinubu’s administration.”